Name the scientist who developed short-duration, high-yielding varieties of rice.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → M.S. Swaminathan
NCERT Extract:
M.S. Swaminathan – “… The School of Cytogenetics and Radiation Research established at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) enabled Swaminathan and his team to develop short-duration high-yielding varieties of rice including scented Basmati.”